Naturalistic Psychedelics, Delta-8 THC, and You
News articles focusing on DEA intimidation related to delta-8 THC, engineering yeast to make psychedelics, and psychedelics use and depression. Scientific publications on the impact of naturalistic psychedelics on drug use and consumer understanding of cannabis labels. The show ends with a game that tests your knowledge of hemp in early warfare.
Episode’s Group
Jahan Marcu, PhD
Nigam B. Arora, PhD
Sara Jane Ward, PhD
Jason Soroosh, MSPH, RD
News Links (1:50):
Delta-8 THC or Delta-wait-a-minute THC?!
Yeast Making Psychedelics: Biotech breakthrough or does nature do it better?
https://massivesci.com/articles/psilocybin-yeast-magic-mushrooms-psychedelics/
PopScience: Depression and suicidal ideation reduced after psychedelic usage
https://bigthink.com/mind-brain/psychedelics-depression
Rapid Fire Science Study Links (34:18):
Persisting Reductions in Cannabis, Opioid, and Stimulant Misuse After Naturalistic Psychedelic Use: An online survey https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00955
Consumer Use and Understanding of Labelling Information on Edible Marijuana Products Sold for Recreational Use in the States of Colorado and Washington
https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2017.01.006
Today’s Game (58:01):
In today’s game the group is challenged with a short story and have to use their critical thinking skills to suss out the incorrect or unsupported statement out of the case presented. This week the group is challenged with three potential facts about the role of hemp in early warfare.
Credits:
Podcast production by Joe Leonardo, Intro music by Buddha by Kontekst https://soundcloud.com/kontekstmusic, Outro music by: Music courtesy of Bensound: http://www.bensound.com/